Services:

Album Press (national, regional and local)

Tour Support (artist/buyer liaison)

Tour Press

Press Releases

Event Production

Event Publicity

Internet Presence (Facebook, Myspace, Reverbnation, Website)

Press Kit Development

Newsletters  

About Us:

Kimberly Williams

 A Native of Texas, Kimberly Williams began her love for acoustic music at a very early age through her father, whose extensive record library consisting of everything from Pat Boone to Johnny Horton to Jim Reeves, would entertain her to the wee hours of the morning.  Through the encouragement of a close family friend, Kimberly began playing mandolin when she was 12 years old and soon began singing lead and harmony vocals in her family's band, The Phillip East Family.  During that time, Kimberly booked shows for the band all over Texas and bordering states including festivals, fairs, and grand opening events.  She continued to perform with her family while attending Texas State University (formerly Southwest Texas State University) in San Marcos with a concentration in business administration and a minor in English.  In 1992, Kimberly moved to Nashville, Tennessee and hit the music scene playing writer's nights in local clubs.  Soon after, she became a session singer for songwriters and publishers including Gerald Smith, Vern Gosdin, Hank Cochran, Tom Collins Publishing, Co-Heart Music, and Muy Bueno Music.  

 But it wasn't until Kimberly secured a job with Gaylord Entertainment's Grand Ole Opry Group/Opryland Productions, that she realized her true passion for the "business" of music.  During her  7-year tenure with Gaylord Entertainment, Kimberly produced shows and special events for Opryland theme park, including "Kid's Club", "U. B. Sharpe", "Howl-O-Ween in the Park", "Christmas In the Park", "The Ray Stevens Show", guest performing groups, Ryman Auditorium special events and the popular “Sundays In The Park” event series that included a monthly bluegrass jam, gospel and song writing events, all of which had her working hand-in-hand with the Grand Ole Opry Group's marketing team.  She managed the Roy Acuff Theatre and booked entertainment for 7 venues within the Gaylord Opryland Resort. In addition, Kimberly produced convention entertainment for major companies including Coca-Cola, Burger King, Sherwin Williams, Kubota, Duracell and CMT that included some of the most popular artists in music including Lee Ann Rimes, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Chicago, Reba McEntire, Huey Lewis and the News and Stevie Wonder.   Kimberly left Gaylord Entertainment at the end of 2000 to move closer to her husband's family in Sparta, Tennessee.  At that time, she secured a job in sales for the local newspaper and freelanced in event production and public relations.  This move resulted in her working with the City of Sparta to increase tourism by producing an annual bluegrass festival that brings national talent to the rural area.  In 2002, Kimberly co-founded The Expedition Show (formerly Williams & Clark Expedition) a national touring bluegrass band for which she is the bass player and one of two lead singers.  The demand for her public relations expertise grew and ultimately resulted in the official launch of East Public Relations in 2005.  In addition to    full-time clients, East Public Relations also takes on special projects that have included clients such as Marty Raybon, Monroe Crossing, Claire Lynch, Dakota Sky Records, Jeffrey East and the City of Sparta, Tennessee.